SS Final : Cancelled? (was: Where will be the final's venue?)

[liying_0505]

WOW..... KL again~!!! Need to speed $$ ....

[**KZ**]

actually i'm hoping that it will be in some other country where badminton is not as popular...in this way we can promote the sport...but well...seems like it'll be held in KL again...BWF should have a super series tournament in eevry continent...especially in NA...the sport is booming there...also maybe in SA or Africa.....

[huangkwokhau]

Now a various of media outlets reported that SS final could be in Kedah.....I suspect that BWF havent got solid commitment of sponsorship...hope they can resolve it soon....

[huangkwokhau]

actually i'm hoping that it will be in some other country where badminton is not as popular...in this way we can promote the sport...but well...seems like it'll be held in KL again...BWF should have a super series tournament in eevry continent...especially in NA...the sport is booming there...also maybe in SA or Africa.....
SA is not ready yet for any Super Series.........

[samuel882]

Now a various of media outlets reported that SS final could be in Kedah.....I suspect that BWF havent got solid commitment of sponsorship...hope they can resolve it soon....
As i have mentioned earlier.. somewhere up north in MAS & near to LCW hometown ;)
Heard they got problem for getting a right stadium too to accomadate for huge crowds... And there is some other issues need to be resolve, the rental of the stadium in KL is quite high compare with others..:rolleyes:

[Han]

How can badminton prosper under this kind of management? This is the SUPER SERIES FINAL, what else can be more grand than this and yet we are not able to find sponsor(or too many sponsors hence don't know which one to chose, say it in a very nice way?) ... Just pass it to the country that is more than willingly to host like China, I am sure China is more than capable in both financially and spiritually. Else just cancel it and admit badminton is not quite there yet for Super Series Final. This situation is very similar to the last Grand Prix Final in 2000, once Brunei refused to sponsor then it was dead. So sad, just when we think things are looking up ... (tears rolling down from my eyes, pouring now ...)

[huangkwokhau]

How can badminton prosper under this kind of management? This is the SUPER SERIES FINAL, what else can be more grand than this and yet we are not able to find sponsor(or too many sponsors hence don't know which one to chose, say it in a very nice way?) ... Just pass it to the country that is more than willingly to host like China, I am sure China is more than capable in both financially and spiritually. Else just cancel it and admit badminton is not quite there yet for Super Series Final. This situation is very similar to the last Grand Prix Final in 2000, once Brunei refused to sponsor then it was dead. So sad, just when we think things are looking up ... (tears rolling down from my eyes, pouring now ...)
YEP...I lost words as I am so dissapointed with BWF....the players play so hard and they have no idea if there is any SS final or not....as I said before that BWF needs to organize and clean this mess.....

[tohcsh]

Now a various of media outlets reported that SS final could be in Kedah.....I suspect that BWF havent got solid commitment of sponsorship...hope they can resolve it soon....

if it's in Kedah, LCWs and TBH's family and friends will be trill.:D

BWF ah :confused::(:rolleyes::o:mad: what more can I say?

[drifit]

Now a various of media outlets reported that SS final could be in Kedah.....I suspect that BWF havent got solid commitment of sponsorship...hope they can resolve it soon....

i wonder how many spectators will be watching in Kedah?
Beras Jati sponsorship? one of the Malaysian team's sponsored-company...:cool:
i will not travel to Kedah to watch it... let's say it in Alor Setar, 4-5hrs driving from KL..... nah, i better watch it on tv....:D
too many speculations now, what we can do now is wait wait wait for BWF confirmation............

[ants]

Its all not BWF's fault.. there are also other organisers as well who is also doing the job.

[fook1125]

It's in Alor Setar,but 18-22 Dec is Super Series Final but 20 Dec is Hari Haji Ceremony,they wanna to adjust i think.

[kokcheng]

In Alor Star,now that will be fantastic.With Jati,Magnum,Excel Gano and other Kedah based big corporations chipping in, the SS finals in Alor Star may just be true.Most importantly the Kedah Badminton Association is efficient enough to host it.

[jeremyjuve]

Got this from the BWF website...hope it helps



PRESS RELEASE

Super Series Masters Finals

20 November 2007




THIS week's China Masters and next week's Yonex-Sunrise Hong Kong Open will bring to an end a successful inaugural year of the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) Super Series circuit.


Anne Smillie, BWF executive board member and new chair of the Federation's Events Committee, said today: "In December 2006, BWF contracted SMP to finance, organise and stage these finals and provide US$500,000 in prizemoney. The contractual responsibility lies with the company.
"BWF had been advised that the Finals were planned for December 18-23 in Qatar but SMP have now advised a switch of date and venue is now necessary.
"SMP have advised that the anticipated sponsorship from Qatar, which would have underpinned the Masters, has not been achieved and ALOR STAR, KEDAH, MALAYSIA has been put forward as an alternative venue. But the proposed new dates of December 18-22 will not be possible because Malaysia's religious ceremony of Hari Raya Haji falls on December 20.
"In fairness to players, officials, and most of all the thousands of spectators who support our great game worldwide, BWF are in close and urgent discussions with SMP to resolve this situation but the contract places the responsibility for the event with SMP," said Anne Smillie.
Datuk Punch Gunalan, Executive Deputy President of BWF, reinforced Smillie's comments when he said: "We are delighted with the success of the first 10 tournaments in this new 12-event circuit.
"Naturally BWF is aware of the frustration of our Member Associations regarding the Super Series Masters Final. We would like to stress that we are working hard to ensure the tournament proceeds and that all the players who qualify for the Masters have adequate time to prepare.
"We want it to be the big success it deserves, with big crowds, worldwide TV coverage and great badminton."
Over the next few days BWF will be working hard to resolve the situation and will make an annoucement as soon as possible. BWF has been in constant contact with SMP to resolve the situation.
BWF Super Series II begins on January 15 with the Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur followed by the Korean Open on January 22.

[CLELY]

So final decision about the venue still needs discussion time, BWF reputation really finds hard test now to prove no cancellation for this inaugural SS Final...

[Krisna]

Its all not BWF's fault.. there are also other organisers as well who is also doing the job.

Sorry ants, this time I have a different opinion. I think it is the totally BWF's fault. They are responsible to all the BWF members [PBSI, BAM, etc.] when they promise they will have a Super Series finals. If they cannot secure this, then better not promise it at all in the first place. If BWF does not have a plan B, that is also totally BWF's fault.

If BWF have chosen an organizer but the organizer messed up / cheat them, then it is tempting to blame the choice of organizer. But, who made that choice in the first place? Oh, BWF... :mad: So, of course BWF are to blame. It is obvious.

The only acceptable excuse BWF can have for not having a Super Series finals now is if the chosen venue got bombed [like Hyderabad for India Open a few months ago]. That is very acceptable... That is not BWF's fault. We can purely blame the terrorist for that... ;)

[ants]

Sorry ants, this time I have a different opinion. I think it is the totally BWF's fault. They are responsible to all the BWF members [PBSI, BAM, etc.] when they promise they will have a Super Series finals. If they cannot secure this, then better not promise it at all in the first place. If BWF does not have a plan B, that is also totally BWF's fault.

If BWF have chosen an organizer but the organizer messed up / cheat them, then it is tempting to blame the choice of organizer. But, who made that choice in the first place? Oh, BWF... :mad: So, of course BWF are to blame. It is obvious.

The only acceptable excuse BWF can have for not having a Super Series finals now is if the chosen venue got bombed [like Hyderabad for India Open a few months ago]. That is very acceptable... That is not BWF's fault. We can purely blame the terrorist for that... ;)


You have a point there. Well this is not the the first time and also there is alot of delay.. typical. I do agree with you that BWF should take responsibility on the delay and also lack of Initiative or back up plan. However some people who is behind BWF is also have some interconnection with the Organisers as well as there is alot of miscommunications. Its like everyone is doing the same thing and no one decides on it. Sometimes i do also wonder that how can an organisation like this works like a new company. I would say its about communication and lack of leadership. This is not only hapens in BWF. But in many BIG Companies and Corporations. Looks good on the outside.. Mess on the inside.

[ctjcad]

However some people who is behind BWF is also have some interconnection with the Organisers as well as there is alot of miscommunications. Its like everyone is doing the same thing and no one decides on it. Sometimes i do also wonder that how can an organisation like this works like a new company. I would say its about communication and lack of leadership. This is not only hapens in BWF. But in many BIG Companies and Corporations. Looks good on the outside.. Mess on the inside.
..ants, don't tell me it has some effect from the lingering "big" issue that surfaced a few months back..hopefully not..:confused::p:(

[huangkwokhau]

we all know that Kang and Punch are not getting alonge...this is not secret anymore since it was reported wide open.....I hope they solve this problem for the sake of badminton........

[Shuttlekok]

Get Singapore to do it loh... always waiting for the chance to prove
themselves good one mah!

ASEAN summit, gunning for youth olymoics, F1... so if they can prove that
they can put up a good show with so little time, surely will gain others
respect one loh...

Right?

[jeremyjuve]

http://thestar.com.my/images/spacer.gif
Thursday November 22, 2007

Venue for Super Series finale in limbo


SINGAPORE: The finale to the world badminton's flagship Super Series has been thrown into chaos after hosts Qatar failed to live up to their obligations and second choice Malaysia were ruled out as an alternative.
This week's China Masters and next week's Hong Kong Open will bring to an end a successful inaugural year for the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) Super Series circuit.
It is due to culminate in the Masters Final scheduled for Dec 18-23 but Qatar failed to get enough sponsorship to underpin the event. And Alor Star has also been ruled out as the dates clash with Hari Raya Haji. Anne Smille, who chairs the BWF's events committee, said that the federation remained in “close and urgent” discussions with Qatar to try to resolve the problems. The BWF executive deputy president, Punch Gunalan, added: “We are aware of the frustration of our member associations regarding the Masters Final. We would like to stress that we are working hard to ensure the tournament proceeds and that all the players who qualify have adequate time to prepare.” – AFP

*FAINT* :confused::crying:

[Han]

Get Singapore to do it loh... always waiting for the chance to prove
themselves good one mah!

ASEAN summit, gunning for youth olymoics, F1... so if they can prove that
they can put up a good show with so little time, surely will gain others
respect one loh...

Right?

I think WBF is more than happy if there's sponsor from Singapore, I just think is too late to find sponsor in such a short notice.

[jump_smashing]

oh my gosh.... still TBD

we hope they would find the final decision soon ... better before xmas holiday :-p

I think China should be a good candidate, can find a lot of big sponsors there.
But China Open , Hongkong Open , Super Series Final in China again ?

[chenchoiyenn]

when i saw that alor setar was the second choice, but WAS RULED OUT, i was like, "argh!! so close yet so far!! why HARI RAYA HAJI on that day?!!"

hahaha. i hope they postpone the date or make it earlier so that it WILL BE in kedah. it seems that QATAR failed cos of lack of sponsorship, but never mentioned that kedah doesn't have enough sponsor..

cross my fingers!!!

[Noridayu]

I think WBF is more than happy if there's sponsor from Singapore, I just think is too late to find sponsor in such a short notice.
Dear Han,

If Singapore is chosen to be the host, it will be a good news for me as it is my country and I will able to catch the match live and supports me favourite Malaysia team.

From:
Ayu

[george@chongwei]

juz now the commentator on rtm 1 says that the ss final will be at doha and on january 2008..!!
wat the.....
i hope he get the wrong news..

[chity hour]

juz now the commentator on rtm 1 says that the ss final will be at doha and on january 2008..!!
wat the.....
i hope he get the wrong news..

i heard it too
they postpone it to january coz the date clash with aidiladha n xmas :o
(doha will be great, now that we have such a good memory there) ;):cool:;)

[drifit]

no sate feast.............:cool:

[george@chongwei]

no sate feast.............:cool:
can wait for Malaysia Open 2008 mah:cool:

[ants]

Now i heard from the organisers that the ORIGINAL Plan for SuperSeries final which will be in DOHA might push thru. But it will be in January.

[samuel882]

Now, with the China team officially pulls out from the SS finals. It doesn't matter where will be the venue of it..
Not many fans will be interested on it

[Krisna]

Now, with the China team officially pulls out from the SS finals. It doesn't matter where will be the venue of it..
Not many fans will be interested on it

I admit... without China the SS Final won't be complete... :o

I hope nobody thinks about boycotts laaaah... Not nice. If Malaysia-Indonesia-Denmark-Korea boycotts China Super Series 1 and 2, the Chinese SS tournament organizers won't like it either.... ;) Whoever boycotts have to think about the consequences of their actions...

[drifit]

can wait for Malaysia Open 2008 mah:cool:

where will be the MO2008?
is hau-ge coming for MO2008?

[drifit]

I admit... without China the SS Final won't be complete... :o

I hope nobody thinks about boycotts laaaah... Not nice. If Malaysia-Indonesia-Denmark-Korea boycotts China Super Series 1 and 2, the Chinese SS tournament organizers won't like it either.... ;) Whoever boycotts have to think about the consequences of their actions...

true....true....true......
if not, by Olympic 2008, everyone will boycott any badminton tournament...:p

[tohcsh]

juz now the commentator on rtm 1 says that the ss final will be at doha and on january 2008..!!
wat the.....
i hope he get the wrong news..
:eek::confused::(:rolleyes::p:(:crying:

[kkkfans]

but if super series final held in kedah its ok...but i think not enough ppl can inthe hall n see....but if they take the big hall as bukit jalil its ok....so where will it begin?

[s1nn3r]

Sandakan would be nice...

It has been long time since that last happen :)

[clearng]

I hope it will be in EURO
cause every time i see EURO organize Open
is all the fair game
and friendly also
nice to see even after the match

[Rubinjo]

Yeah,it would be in Europe,but im afrait it wouldn't be

[Krisna]

Let's have it in Russia where there is huge attention on badminton lately... :)

[**KZ**]

yeah...I also hope it will be in europe...either denmark or england...they're the best at holding badminton tournaments...always so nice the atmosphere and the arena is perfect for badminton....asian stadims usually hav too much light and the lighting is really bad...stadiums like those in denmark and england hav darker ligths at the stands and bright lights at the court so we can concentrate more on the courts....

[huangkwokhau]

BWF could n ot confirm 100% but most likely it will be in Malaysia from Jan 2 to 6............most players are excited about SS Final...

[eaglehelang]

According to RTM commentator, it'll be held in Alor Setar early Jan next year.

[Han]

BWF could n ot confirm 100% but most likely it will be in Malaysia from Jan 2 to 6............most players are excited about SS Final...

Well, not sure fan will be excited at all if China refuse to show up, I think Li Yongbo will finally allow qualified players to attend, why not as players can get extra incomes plus play under pressure free and friendly environment. I recall the Grand Prix Final 1998 between Sun Jun vs Yong Hock Kin, what a displayed of skill and sportmenship.

[Oldhand]

... why not as players can get extra incomes plus play under pressure free and friendly environment.

Yeah, just listen to the audio in ixory's collection of Thomas Cup 1992 matches...
...and you know what a 'friendly' Malaysian audience sounds like :p

If that's friendly, I hate to think how they'd sound when angry :D:D:D

But I'd agree on one thing...
...there's no place like Asia to enjoy a badminton tournament :)

[nwy5633]

where will be the MO2008?
is hau-ge coming for MO2008?
it's in putra stadium, bukit jalil..
confirmed!
u can see it on malaysia open website.

[yannie]

it's in putra stadium, bukit jalil..
confirmed!
u can see it on malaysia open website.

link please??? :confused:

[jeremyjuve]

link please??? :confused:


http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47019&page=5

[jeremyjuve]

link please??? :confused:

To be exact, click on this:
http://www.internationalbadminton.org/superseries/malaysia/index.html

[Krisna]

...there's no place like Asia to enjoy a badminton tournament :)

Indonesians like badminton so much that in domestic circuits, they would sit only 15-20 cm away from the court-lines. People would encircle the court
that way... :o:p

[yannie]

oh, i thought u meant the super series final..

[ants]

Thats Malaysia Open 08. Not SuperSeries Finals.

[terry]

Is look like SS final and MO'08 very close to each other if it's held in Malaysia.

[huangkwokhau]

I saw articcle this morning.

Taken from SOUTH MORNING CHINA POST ( Nov 30, 2007) reported by Chan Kin Wa

Super Series finale unlikely to happen

The Final Super Series tournament appears even less likely to take place after China said yesterday they would not take part.

The tournament was thrown into disarray when the original host,Qatar,announced this month it would be unable to do so and the alternative, Kuala Lumpur, was also ruled out.

It is believed China will gather for a month-long camp in Zhuhai after The Hong Kong Open,which means all their top players would not be available for the tournament,scheduled for December 18-23.

[huangkwokhau]

I guess It wont happen...............

[well-son]

I saw articcle this morning.

Taken from SOUTH MORNING CHINA POST ( Nov 30, 2007) reported by Chan Kin Wa

Super Series finale unlikely to happen

The Final Super Series tournament appears even less likely to take place after China said yesterday they would not take part.

The tournament was thrown into disarray when the original host,Qatar,announced this month it would be unable to do so and the alternative, Kuala Lumpur, was also ruled out.

It is believed China will gather for a month-long camp in Zhuhai after The Hong Kong Open,which means all their top players would not be available for the tournament,scheduled for December 18-23.

There are some possibilities here:

1)The SS Final less likely to take place after LYB stated that China Team would not take part (less attractive then it should be).
2) LYB had known that there would be no SS Final and then he made such statement (that China Team would not participate).

After all, it is BWF the one who should be blamed, cos they fail to organize the tournament properly :o.

[terry]

How come they didn't final the venue in the ealry plan as they already plan the SS??? :-(

[ctjcad]

Super Series finale unlikely to happen

I guess It wont happen...............
:p..oh well....does that mean our Hau-ge will spend Xmas and New Year's in L.A.??....or somewhere else (INA)??...:confused:;)

How come they didn't final the venue in the ealry plan as they already plan the SS??? :-(
..well, i guess next time when we see BWF puts up a *To be determined or *To be announced caption, it means that the event could be cancelled... :p

[Oldhand]

... China said yesterday they would not take part.
Is it because the SS is not being held in China? :rolleyes:
I mean, without the, ahem, special line-judges, it might not be smooth sailing for China :cool:

[samuel882]

It is now confirmed to be held in KEDAH, MALAYSIA Jan 2-Jan 6 2008

[ants]

Thats bad.. i dont think i will be around... have to attend wedding on the Final day.

[yannie]

It is now confirmed to be held in KEDAH, MALAYSIA Jan 2-Jan 6 2008

Samuel, where does it say it's confirmed? Source please... :confused:

[eaglehelang]

According to RTM Commentator, SS Finals will be held Jan 2-6 in ALor Setar,Kedah. Those from Kedah will be extremely (X10) happy. COmmentator said they chose Kedah cos 2008 is visit Kedah year.

[drifit]

:)
i will watching live on tv....... cant make it to Alor Setar

dear Hau-ge,
no sate feast.................:(
however, if you are around KL area, we can have sate feast then........:D:D:D

[samuel882]

The organizer is still in the midst of finalizing the deal.. With Sponsorship.. It may be a last minutes changes... Hopes not.

[junky]

Alor star!!where will be it held??KBA??or stadium??

[rexymania]

According to RTM Commentator, SS Finals will be held Jan 2-6 in ALor Setar,Kedah. Those from Kedah will be extremely (X10) happy. COmmentator said they chose Kedah cos 2008 is visit Kedah year.
but no chinese player will take place...............hahahahaaaaaa:D

[Oldhand]

but no chinese player will take place...............hahahahaaaaaa:D
Well, I find that sad... not funny :(
It takes the competitiveness out of the competition :mad:

[drifit]

Well, I find that sad... not funny :(
It takes the competitiveness out of the competition :mad:

:rolleyes:
wait...... wait........ let me rethink........
if SS final is on 2+ of December, China cant make it, said due to badminton camp.....
well, if it will be early January 208, i think that they can make it.....:)
then, the competitiveness is back............:D

[Oldhand]

:rolleyes:
wait...... wait........ let me rethink........
if SS final is on 2+ of December, China cant make it, said due to badminton camp.....
well, if it will be early January 208, i think that they can make it.....:)
then, the competitiveness is back............:D
Let's hope you're right :)

[huangkwokhau]

:rolleyes:
wait...... wait........ let me rethink........
if SS final is on 2+ of December, China cant make it, said due to badminton camp.....
well, if it will be early January 208, i think that they can make it.....:)
then, the competitiveness is back............:D
They wont make it...they will go to Zhuhai around Dec 6 ( according to chinese XD coach).....they prepare for Malaysia open....dont think they will go to SS final.......

[nwy5633]

look like SS final will be a good preparation for MO08..
juz 1 week separate both tournament..
many of the top player will choose to stay at malaysia for training..
this is good for us,which waiting for exciting match clash..
SS final Jan 2-6 and MO08 Jan 15-20..
i think there is enough time for rest & more time to suite for the putra stadium.
therefore i think almost all of the top 8 players will participate in..
except if they are injured or clash with other tournament in their own country.

[Deana Deyla]

is it confirm the finals held in kedah?

[Han]

They wont make it...they will go to Zhuhai around Dec 6 ( according to chinese XD coach).....they prepare for Malaysia open....dont think they will go to SS final.......

I think the Chinese will come after the persuasion, after all SS final is more like a showcase than real competition hence injury is very unlikely to happen. Why not let the players have some fun and make some extra money by attending. It's Li Yongbo who's going to make the call and that makes thing easy by the corporation from local press, simply put up some nice praises of Li Yongbo and for sure when will nod his head :D
Li Yongbo boleh!!!!

[kkkfans]

Alor star!!where will be it held??KBA??or stadium??

beside kba stadium is for playing

[kkkfans]

is it confirm the finals held in kedah?

yup!!!!will be held at kedah

[waile]

how do u know?? how did u confirm it??

[nauyuchi]

why is it in kedah??? too far ahhh...
cannot go and watch one!!
huuuhuuuu

[chris-ccc]

It is now confirmed to be held in KEDAH, MALAYSIA Jan 2-Jan 6 2008







Samuel, where does it say it's confirmed? Source please... :confused:







According to RTM Commentator, SS Finals will be held Jan 2-6 in ALor Setar,Kedah. Those from Kedah will be extremely (X10) happy. Commentator said they chose Kedah cos 2008 is visit Kedah year.




According to the BWF's website today, Thursday 6-Dec-2007, the venue/date of the Super Series Finals 2007 is still not confirmed.

:confused::o:(
***

[george@chongwei]

so had to wait a bit longer to know where is the venue....
i hope the organiser will not cancel this event last minute bcoz they cant find a proper venue or no modal....

[Oldhand]

According to the BWF's website today, Thursday 6-Dec-2007, the venue/date of the Super Series Finals 2007 is still not confirmed.

:confused::o:(
***
So, at least we now have confirmation that nothing has been confirmed yet :D

[drifit]

So, at least we now have confirmation that nothing has been confirmed yet :D

NATO.....................:D:D:D

[ronnie14]

KEDAH? omigod..thats waaaayyyy tooo far la...u ought to hav it in KL so dat its easier n more practical for d thousands fans lah..

[shawn30_k]

Kedah???????why Not Singapore???

[nauyuchi]

better think abt d venue now, or nobody wd go.

[Han]

better think abt d venue now, or nobody wd go.

I think they are still seeking for sponsor. I think the grand event like this is more suitable in China as sponsors are plentiful. Long live badminton!

[avataar]

just browsewd through the official inhouse mag of Badminton India. the super series grand finale has been listed down for 22nd to 28th jan in KOREA..

[chris-ccc]

just browsed through the official inhouse mag of Badminton India. the super series grand finale has been listed down for 22nd to 28th jan in KOREA..




Hey Gaurav,

You should know that the 2nd SS event of 2008 is the Korea Open (to be held in January 22-27, 2008).

Could it be that the magazine (Badminton India) has got this event mixed up with the SS Finals of 2007 ? :confused:

Cheers... chris@ccc
:):):)

[Krisna]

I think they are still seeking for sponsor. I think the grand event like this is more suitable in China as sponsors are plentiful. Long live badminton!

Ah... I agree that the SS Finals should be in China... But they have to drop China Masters as the China SS 1. Too many 'prestigious' events in one country is not healthy... Give a USA SS or Russia SS or an India SS... better for the whole sport... ;)

[Smichz]

Ah... I agree that the SS Finals should be in China... But they have to drop China Masters as the China SS 1. Too many 'prestigious' events in one country is not healthy... Give a USA SS or Russia SS or an India SS... better for the whole sport... ;)

I don't think china would be good as well,since the china open were just over few weeks ago.Need to change the place.Besides,ppl would afraid that the same incident happend again,the umpiring..:rolleyes:.How about Paris?But i don't think the prize money is actually enough to shop there..:D

[yannie]

I just got the info that the Super Series Final is canceled.

[kwun]

I just got the info that the Super Series Final is canceled.

considering the task of securing a venue, the financial task of getting proper sponsors, the marketing task of promoting the event, as well as the logistic task of moving all equipment and personel to run the tournament, and the logistic task of getting hundreds of players and team official, all need to be done within a few weeks that also includes a holiday, to be honest, i am not too surprised that it is cancelled.

[Oldhand]

considering the task of securing a venue, the financial task of getting proper sponsors, the marketing task of promoting the event, as well as the logistic task of moving all equipment and personel to run the tournament, and the logistic task of getting hundreds of players and team official, all need to be done within a few weeks that also includes a holiday, to be honest, i am not too surprised that it is cancelled.
Well, badminton's management is getting better at one thing - cancelling :mad:

[ants]

The Cancellation is still under consideration.. not confirm. My goodness.. anyway i do hope its cancelled. Better for my schedules too.

[X Ball]

Kedah???????why Not Singapore???


Yeah why Kedah ? It is too far north --- KL is central, so many people from south and north can attend.

[X Ball]

I just got the info that the Super Series Final is canceled.



Wow broken promise.

[samuel882]

Yeah why Kedah ? It is too far north --- KL is central, so many people from south and north can attend.
thats a very rare chances for people from north to witness all the top notch players in action ... In any sports..
MAS open being held in KL every year, except once in the cat city.
To be fair to MAS citizens, all international events must be held at different places, not only in KL:rolleyes:
The organizer are working hard on it to held this SS Finals, they wanna prove that not only KL can host such a BIG events :mad:

[Eurasian =--(O)]

So its canceled? Wow. Who gets all the prize money that was lined up?

[leonardklh]

this event is postponed!! so sorry!!this event will be held at DOHA!! currently the date is 6~7 january 2008

[justin-terbalik]

oh..i see....sso bad..i have planed to go to alor star....next year to watch super series final....then i must cancel..it ....*sigh*

[chris-ccc]

this event is postponed!! so sorry!!this event will be held at DOHA!! currently the date is 6~7 january 2008.




Hi leonardklh,

You have missed this thread "Where will be the (SS) final's venue?" which is located at:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45330

Some 347 posts/comments have already been made for this topic. :):):)

BTW, could you tell us the source of your information please... because what you have posted may have already been mentioned before (but later dismissed).

We are just wondering if your info is new or old. The source of info and the date of info, is important to us all.

Cheers... chris@ccc
:):):)

[misbun-s]

did china take part???????

[ceeten]

check this link:
http://clients.playout.se/goservice.aspx?service=/swe/webbrowser/iec/wob/webtvservice.xml

[huangkwokhau]

check this link:
http://clients.playout.se/goservice.aspx?service=/swe/webbrowser/iec/wob/webtvservice.xml
If it is true, BWF will release the press statement which we have not seen yet...

If it is true...it is hard to be done by 2 days.....

[george@chongwei]

did china take part???????
wat the.......
hey dude, go here>> http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50063

anyway, u r newbie and i understand your situation....

[seawell]

Super Series Final 2007 will begin on the 18th, not identified locations. Competition was cancelled?:confused:

[hcpoirot]

Being postphoned to January 2008?

Really....what a very profesionnal job BWF done after all the promising to make badminton more popular.

At the beginning of 2007, this Super Series Final already been promoted by BWF as best of the best and etc etc.

BWF had almost one year to prepare and the answer is postponed to 2008.

Its better for BWF for not mentioning this Super Series Final at all than postponing to January 2008.

And if this event play in January 2008, maybe not only China will not participating.

Cause its not give you any Olympic points and at January 2008, there will be 1 or 2 events that give players crucial points for last Olympic points.

Lots of players probably will concentrate at events that had more Olympic points less money prize than lots money prize but zero points.

[hcpoirot]

And I am still doubtful that Super Series Final 2007 will be held January 2008, probably it will be postponed..... AGAIN.

Look at tennis events.

They had twice tournaments than badmintons. But ITF and WTA managed to schedule the last tournament at mid November, giving players to had one and half months break before starting to play in January 2008.

Thats the difference between the profesional (tennis association) and semi pro (badminton association).

[ye333]

For example, even if the SS final is held, Team China will not attend. Then what's the point of holding a "best" tournament with only half of the world's best players?

Tennis is different. No one cares about the Olympics there. So it's easier to arrange.

[hcyong]

Only one thing needs to change to make SS Finals more relevant. Give ranking points for it. Maybe points as high as WC/Olympics or one tier below.

[drifit]

For example, even if the SS final is held, Team China will not attend. Then what's the point of holding a "best" tournament with only half of the world's best players?

Tennis is different. No one cares about the Olympics there. So it's easier to arrange.

tennis has grand slams..........:)
winning the Wimbledon is more important than the olympic and it is the most prestigious in tennis world.

[Cheung]

And I am still doubtful that Super Series Final 2007 will be held January 2008, probably it will be postponed..... AGAIN.

Look at tennis events.

They had twice tournaments than badmintons. But ITF and WTA managed to schedule the last tournament at mid November, giving players to had one and half months break before starting to play in January 2008.

Thats the difference between the profesional (tennis association) and semi pro (badminton association).
I think you have to go back into history. For tennis, it was not always like that. Players did not have a break. It was only because of increasing complaints that the calendar was altered.

To be fair, I think it is still unexpected problems that are turning up. Other sports have their problems.

[ye333]

Yes that's my point. In fact for all top players in real professional sports, tennis, soccer, basketball, etc., the "professional leagues" are always top priority.


tennis has grand slams..........:)
winning the Wimbledon is more important than the olympic and it is the most prestigious in tennis world.

[huangkwokhau]

BWF just announced in their website that SS Final will be postponed ....no more Jan 2 to 6 but will be SS final sometimes in 2008........

[Cheung]

BWF just announced in their website that SS Final will be postponed ....no more Jan 2 to 6 but will be SS final sometimes in 2008........
It's not meant to cynical but postpone it all the way till end of next year would be good. This is an Olympic year.

In light of recent logistic problems and incentive for teams and players, those issues have to be readdressed.

[george@chongwei]

haiz....
the SS final had been postponed again:mad::rolleyes::o:(:D:rolleyes::):p:crying:

The Super Series finals to be held in the beginning of January have been postponned again as indicated on the official BWF Website today.

Due to a tight calendar of events in this Olympic year, the Finals should be held later in the year in a place to be confirmed as well.

[huangkwokhau]

haiz....
the SS final had been postponed again:mad::rolleyes::o:(:D:rolleyes::):p:crying:

The Super Series finals to be held in the beginning of January have been postponned again as indicated on the official BWF Website today.

Due to a tight calendar of events in this Olympic year, the Finals should be held later in the year in a place to be confirmed as well.
Look at their website....they have BIG internal problems...they also clearly wanted to oust Dr. Kang...( read their article " london...and beyond)....

[Krisna]

Yup, they want to oust Dr. Kang... Rebels! :mad::rolleyes: Actually I heard a lot of people badmouth Dr. Kang, including the korean players, coaches, and administrators... I don't know him personally but he does not seem too popular... Aaarrrgghh, then why did they elect him in the first place laaaah... :mad: In the meantime, badminton suffers... :crying: :crying::crying:

[huangkwokhau]

Yup, they want to oust Dr. Kang... Rebels! :mad::rolleyes: Actually I heard a lot of people badmouth Dr. Kang, including the korean players, coaches, and administrators... I don't know him personally but he does not seem too popular... Aaarrrgghh, then why did they elect him in the first place laaaah... :mad: In the meantime, badminton suffers... :crying: :crying::crying:


Yep...heard too many versions what he has done as well as BWF's.......anyway....I do not know him...I can not comment anything...I just hope that BWF makes things better for 2008....as longas it benefits to badminton players, not for officials...thats more important!

[hhs1000]

As per the news, the 2007 SS Final will be announced later in 2008.

My guess is they will combine the SS Final 2007 & 2008. Sound better than canceling right ?.

[kwun]

As per the news, the 2007 SS Final will be announced later in 2008.

My guess is they will combine the SS Final 2007 & 2008. Sound better than canceling right ?.

the only difference between that and cancelling is they will incorporate the points earned in 2007. aside from that, it is effectively the same as cancelling the 2007 one.

[hhs1000]

Here is one more example of shoddy work of the BWF.

Check out the SS site http://www.bwfsuperseries.com/ it expired on Dec 11, 2007 and not renewed. Speaks a lot about current BWF administrator.

[kwun]

Here is one more example of shoddy work of the BWF.

Check out the SS site http://www.bwfsuperseries.com/ it expired on Dec 11, 2007 and not renewed. Speaks a lot about current BWF administrator.

it looks like they had renewed it recently.

[george@chongwei]

i think its better this SS final cancel it than delay it untill so long....

[george@chongwei]

if the SS final din delayed untill so long, the actual date suppose to be 2day i think....

[CLELY]

Just postponement not cancellation, better than nothing. It will be hard to seek the right time for all participants since year of 2008 has busier agenda than 2007...

[kenny7_2006]

another article in The Star today (22nd December 2007):

KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) have postponed the Super Series Finals scheduled for Jan 2-6 indefinitely.
This is the second time the championships have been postponed. Initially, the Finals were supposed to be held from Dec 18-22.
“It is going to be tough to try and fix a date over the next few months due to the tight schedule for 2008. Basically it is the sponsors who have decided to change the dates.
“They are unable to provide us with the new dates until now. We will meet on this and make a decision,” said BWF event manager M. Venugopal yesterday.
The postponement of the 2007 Finals, however, will not affect the start of the 2008 Super Series. It will kick off with the Proton Malaysian Open from Jan 15-20 in Kuala Lumpur. Then, it will be the Korean Open from Jan 22-27.
In March, they will another two more tournaments – All-England Championships from March 4-9 and the Swiss Open from March 11-16 – before the Thomas Cup Finals in May.
“All these four tournaments are very important as they will provide qualifying points for the players in the chase for places in the Beijing Olympics,” said Venugopal.
“In February, there is also the various Thomas Cup qualifying rounds, so there is hardly any time left to slot in another top level meet which might affect the players’ preparation for the Olympics or the Thomas Cup,” he added.
He admitted that the other possibility was to hold it after the completion of the Thomas Cup Finals.




Link: http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2007/12/22/sports/19838672&sec=sports

[willie]

With the power struggle and the poor administration performance within the organization, the BWF is a laughing stock in the world sport. Better revert to IBF and move back to UK. I seriously think badminton will be eliminated from the Olympic Games.

[george@chongwei]

With the power struggle and the poor administration performance within the organization, the BWF is a laughing stock in the world sport. Better revert to IBF and move back to UK. I seriously think badminton will be eliminated from the Olympic Games.
you gotta be kidding me then....

[tommy_bun]

With the power struggle and the poor administration performance within the organization, the BWF is a laughing stock in the world sport. Better revert to IBF and move back to UK. I seriously think badminton will be eliminated from the Olympic Games.
Once I heard that rumour too

[volcom]

Hopefully that nonsense stays a rumour

[shanisen3200]

yeah......I hope too.

[shawn30_k]

They should wipe out the whole management and bring in a brand new one.

[Winston_T]

have any info about BWF Final SS?

[Winston_T]

Malaysia? or Doha?

[taufik-ist]

forget it about FINAL SS :).....

[Winston_T]

forget it about FINAL SS :).....

why? it is confirm that there is no BWF Final SS 07 contest?

[Cheung]

It existed, then didn't exist, and now has been forgotten...

[drifit]

It existed, then didn't exist, and now has been forgotten...

wow......
deep thought
let me have some time to digest it.............:D

[xXazn_romeoXx]

i think there won't be time for it this year...or maybe at all...it's a nice thought and set up...but there's no calendar date that's good for players, without taking out one of the SS, or major tournaments...additionally (this being an olympic year), no one would go to a tournament like this (unless for money) because you wouldn't wanna risk injury before OGs AND there are no ranking points...so if the SS was an experiment...let's call it a "more research required" result =\...

[huangkwokhau]

I believe that there is NO SS Final for 2007.....there is no sponsor for it yet..
lets move on and forget about it...as I am so disappointed...all players played so hard last year to get into final 8....

[drifit]

I believe that there is NO SS Final for 2007.....there is no sponsor for it yet..
lets move on and forget about it...as I am so disappointed...all players played so hard last year to get into final 8....

pls let me correct you on that...........:)
no sponsor, no SS Final, no venue
i dont think if there is any sponsor now, there will be SS Final 2007. 2007 already passed. now, we just looking forward for SS Final 2008 or 2009....;)

[george@chongwei]

yeah, lets forhget about this tournament and move on:)!

[tjl_vanguard]

ah.... BWF... wad r u doin??? :(

[drifit]

ah.... BWF... wad r u doin??? :(

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